Question

If an organism is well adapted to its environment, and a rapid, major change occurs to the environment, what is most likely going to happen to the organism?(1 point)
Responses

The organism will adapt, and the species will evolve to fit its new environment.
The organism will adapt, and the species will evolve to fit its new environment.

The organism will not be able to adapt, and the species will go extinct.
The organism will not be able to adapt, and the species will go extinct.

The organism will adapt, and the species will evolve into a new species.
The organism will adapt, and the species will evolve into a new species.

The organism will not be able to adapt, and the species will evolve into a new species.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The most likely response in the scenario described is:

**The organism will not be able to adapt, and the species will go extinct.**

When a rapid, major change occurs in the environment, organisms that are well adapted to the previous conditions may struggle to survive and reproduce if they cannot cope with the new conditions. While some individuals or populations may eventually adapt over time, the immediate consequence for many organisms facing drastic changes can be extinction if they cannot adjust quickly enough.

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